Umer Ahmed Ilyasi has slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister for his remark that those having reservations to chant ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ shouldn’t live in the country.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on April 3 said: “Some people say we will not say ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai.’ Then what? Pakistan ki jai or China ki jai? If you want to live in this country then you have to say ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai,’ otherwise you have no right to live here.”

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However, his comments soon came in the line of fire and chief imam of the All India Imam Organisation (AIIO), Umer Ahmed Ilyasi cticised him for his remarks.